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Gen Z Leads Black Friday Frenzy At Garden State Plaza, Smashing Sales Records Gen Z Leads Black Friday Frenzy At Garden State Plaza, Smashing Sales Records
Gen Z Leads Black Friday Frenzy At Garden State Plaza, Smashing Sales Records Shoppers flocked to the Westfield Garden State Plaza this Black Friday, making it the mall's most successful event since 2018, mall officials said. The center opened its doors at 7 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, but eager crowds had already formed long lines outside popular stores like UGG, Sephora, Lululemon, Aritzia, and Macy’s, according to Wesley Rebisz, senior general manager of Westfield Garden State Plaza. Extended hours, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., gave shoppers more time to score deals, with the mall remaining packed well past 9 p.m. Rebisz attributed the record turnout to effective promoti…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow A new storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, causing widespread disruptions for travel and holiday festivities. A pair of scenarios will be at play as the holiday week progresses, one of which could produce accumulating snow across portions of the Ohio Valley and Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The first scenario involves a slow-moving storm, meaning potentially longer-lasting impacts from the Tennessee and Ohio valleys through the Northeast," says AccuWeather. "The second scenario sends the same storm farther south and off the Ca…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Airlifted To Trauma Center After Being Struck By Car In Hunterdon County Parking Lot Pedestrian Airlifted To Trauma Center After Being Struck By Car In Hunterdon County Parking Lot
Pedestrian Airlifted To Trauma Center After Being Struck By Car In Hunterdon County Parking Lot A pedestrian was airlifted to a trauma center after being struck by a car in a Hunterdon County parking lot, authorities said. The Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad responded to the crash in the lot of Joanna Foods on Johanna Farms Road in Raritan Township just before 11:10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, they said in a Saturday evening release. Crews were told by bystanders at the scene that the victim had been struck by a car and suffered crush injuries following the impact, prompting the request for a medevac helicopter. The pedestrian was treated at the scene by HMC paramedics be…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday
Separate Rounds Of Wet Weather Will Start On Black Friday A stretch of sunny, dry days leading up to and including Thanksgiving Day will be followed by separate rounds of wet weather, starting on Black Friday, Nov. 25, according to the National Weather Service. After a one-day reprieve from precipitation on Saturday, Nov. 26, those back on the road and in airports traveling will have to contend with a second round of wet weather on Sunday, Nov. 27. There will be showers and periods of rain starting Friday morning and continuing into the afternoon, followed by clearing in the evening, the National Weather Service said. About a quarter-inch of …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's Latest Timing For Post-Thanksgiving Day Storm Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds To Region Here's Latest Timing For Post-Thanksgiving Day Storm Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds To Region
Here's Latest Timing For Post-Thanksgiving Day Storm Bringing Rain, Gusty Winds To Region A stretch of clear, dry weather will end just after Thanksgiving day as a complex, cross-country storm will bring periods of rain and strong winds to the region. The storm system could also lead to slippery roads, and travel disruptions on Black Friday, Nov. 25, AccuWeather.com said. (See the image above.)  "If heavy rainfall were to hit the same areas in New York that were just buried under feet of snow, there could be a serious concern for flooding," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Brian Wimer. The initial outlook for the storm had it pushing off the coast Friday evening …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect
Timing Shifts For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm: Here's What To Expect The projected timing of a complex, cross-country storm system on track to arrive in the region on Thanksgiving weekend has shifted. The storm system is expected to bring rainfall and gusty winds and could lead to slippery roads, and travel disruptions on  Black Friday, Nov. 25, AccuWeather.com said. Parts of New York farthest upstate and northern New England could see snowfall. (See the first image above.)  The initial outlook for the storm had it pushing off the coast Friday evening followed by clearing. But the latest forecast by the National Weather Service says that …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's Projected Track, Timing For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Here's Projected Track, Timing For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm
Here's Projected Track, Timing For Thanksgiving Weekend Storm The projected track and timing have been released for a complex, cross-country storm system Thanksgiving weekend. The storm system is expected to bring rainfall and gusty winds and could lead to slippery roads, and travel disruptions on  Black Friday, Nov. 25, AccuWeather.com said. Parts of New York farthest upstate and northern New England could see snowfall. (See the first image above.)  "About 54.6 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, projected to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving travel season since AAA started tracking it in …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19, Black Friday A 'Super Bowl' Combo For Newest Scams, Here's How To Not Get Beat COVID-19, Black Friday A 'Super Bowl' Combo For Newest Scams, Here's How To Not Get Beat
Covid-19, Black Friday A 'Super Bowl' Combo For Newest Scams, Here's How To Not Get Beat WATCH OUT: The combination of COVID-19 and Black Friday creates the ultimate game for criminals who are skilled at robbing online customers blind, New Jersey's top law enforcer warned. The opportunities for cashing in at your expense this week is "like the Super Bowl for cyber criminals," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. "They are good at the game and have had time to practice and rehearse each play.”  Grewal and the Division of Consumer Affairs warned consumers to watch out for new online scams and a slew of cyber-attacks as the holiday shopping season kicks off on w…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss 20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss
20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss If you're making a list and checking it twice, make sure your holiday wish list includes these hot items. Whether you want to give your loved one a great gift, or you want to treat yourself, you don't want to miss these deals for these innovative home products. Be sure to use coupon code BFSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off (some exclusions apply) these already-discounted items, and take your Black Friday online shopping to the next level. General Home JASHEN V18 350W Cordless Vacuum CleanerJashen A clean home is a happy home; and in turn, a happy you. You can't have a spotless home with…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Business
All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day
All Walmart Stores Will Be Closed This Thanksgiving Day Bad news for those looking to get an early start to Black Friday. All Walmart stores will be closed Thanksgiving Day this year, the company announced, noting its employees have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sam's Clubs stores will also be closed, the company said. Walmart hasn't yet announced times for Black Friday shopping.

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Mayor: Man Injured In Jersey Gardens Mall Shooting Mayor: Man Injured In Jersey Gardens Mall Shooting
Mayor: Man Injured In Jersey Gardens Mall Shooting Authorities on Friday evening were investigating a shooting that injured a man at The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth. The shooter fled after firing a shot that struck a man in the wrist between the hallway of Tommy Hilfiger and Marshalls, Elizabeth Mayor Chris Bollwage said. "No suspect has been apprehended and the victim is not cooperating on identifying the suspect," the mayor said.  "Police are reviewing camera footage. The mall has been evacuated and all shoppers are out. No one is in danger at the moment." The shooter fled after firing a shot that struck a man in the wrist …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
STORE SELLOUT: Lodi's National Wholesale Liquidators Readies For Closing STORE SELLOUT: Lodi's National Wholesale Liquidators Readies For Closing
Store Sellout: Lodi's National Wholesale Liquidators Readies For Closing Lodi's National Wholesale Liquidators was nearly empty on Black Friday. Following a month-long closing sale, the retailer -- which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month -- will shut for good on Monday. The only other New Jersey location in Jersey City also had closing sales all month long. A WARN notice was posted for National Wholesale Liquidators in Lodi.Google Maps National Wholesale Liquidators sells a variety of discount merchandise including furniture, clothing, watches, vacuums and more. 

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade
One Of Coldest Thanksgivings On Record Could Affect Macy's Parade We could be in for the coldest Thanksgiving in 16 years and the second-coldest since Turkey Day temperatures hit the teens 88 years ago, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. Not only that -- it'll be windy, making it feel even colder and possibly grounding some of the 92nd annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade attractions, according to AccuWeather.com. In North Jersey, "low temperatures Thursday morning will be in the teens to near 20 on Thanksgiving Day,” Cioffi said. Even the highs will likely be below freezing, he added. Fortunately, snow or rain don’t seem an issue for the holiday or B…

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by Jerry DeMarco